Online Job Seeking Scam
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If you have a resume posted online, you could become the target of a scam. Job seekers are turning to the internet, posting their resumes and applying for jobs online. Allie Vaandering says she’s used these websites once , but is cautious.
Allie Vaandering, MSU student: “I’d like to know what would be the limit to put on the internet and how confidential it would be.”
Now the FBI is reporting scammers could steal the information you post on your online resume. Scammers are calling phone numbers listed on resumes, asking for personal information, like Social Security numbers.
Brenda Ely, Michigan Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth: “A job seeker could ask what purpose they plan for that particular information at this point in the process.”
Brenda Ely of the Michigan Department of Labor says never give up sensitive information before meeting with an employer in person.
Brenda Ely: “Legitimate employers know what the rules are. They’re not going to compromise their company’s integrity and the reputation of their company by asking for information at an improper time.”
Ely says if you think you’re talking to a scammer instead of a future boss, hang up the phone. If you’re planning to post your resume online, check out the website’s privacy and security settings first. That way you know who has access to your information.